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Real Special Feelin' Wild Oats Records Engineered and Mixed by W. JAMES BIENEMANN
The Birdfeeder · Baltimore MD
Includes: Real Special Feelin', You Sure Got a Way,
I've Always Been A Sucker For Your Smile (Miss Rebecca), I Woke Up In Time, When the Moon
Was In The Sky, If Your Thoughts Are Ever Mine, Aggie (alternate take),Dear Jesse, So
Lonely Without You, Kentucky Blue, Pretty Things, Now's the Time I Need You Most, You're
My Songs, Always You
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| Real Special Feelin' Words and Music by Mark Brine ©1999 Mark Brine Music MARK BRINE vocals, guitar TIM CHARANTINI bass guitar JOHN KEENEY drums, DAVE GOODMAN violin TONY PHILLIPS piano RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) I get a REAL SPECIAL FEELIN' Chorus:
A real special feelin' |
Dear Jesse Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar BOB MCKAY dobro JIM BIENEMANN bass guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB)|| Jesse was a good boy, he didn't mean nobody harm • He just loved young Ginny with a love that was so strong • Whatever you are wantin', Ginny, I will fetch for you • Bring me but a gold ring, I can wear in thoughts of you, just Chorus: Jesse took a pistol from his daddy's woodshed door • 'N went down to the city-near 'n robbed the jewelry store • In the chase that followed, frightened Jesse killed a man • 'N stole away upon a train with the ring still in his hand In the days that followed, a note come with the mail • With the ring he'd stole for Ginny "Wear it without fail" • Soon there came the news of Jesse's capture 'n return • Murder first degree 'n death by hanging soon they learned Ginny came up to the jail, she came upon his cell • Jesse made her promise of the ring she'd never tell • The scaffold holds my true love all my dreams 'n everything • 'N I stand in the shadow clutchin' to dear Jesse's ring |
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| You Sure Got A Way Words and Music by MARK BRINE From the CD: Real Special Feelin’ ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, acoustic guitars • LINDA JOSEPH fiddle/violin, harmony RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (756KB) I don't know what it is about you • But you sure can satisfy • You've got some kinda lover's knack • You hardly even have 'ta try (it's) • Like you were born with somethin' extra • You give me more than what's enough • And, oh darlin' you sure got a way with love Chorus: YOU SURE GOT A WAY with love You sure got a way with love You sure do know your stuff You sure got a way with love It all just comes so nat'ral to you • So effortless and free • And bein' on the receivin' end • I guess someone up there sure likes me • 'cause, I've been blessed, by simply bein' • The only one you're dreamin' of • And oh darlin', you sure do do got a way with love |
So Lonely Without You Words and Music by Mark Brine From the CD: Real Special Feelin' ©2004 Mark Brine Music MARK BRINE vocals, acoustic guitar • LINDA JOSEPH fiddle/violin • GEFF KING standup bass • JASON WHINNERY drums RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (1.150MB)|| Hold me close, hold me tight, oouu, baby • Touch your man, lead him in, oouu, baby, • 'Cause I've been so lonely without you • I didn't know what I'd do • I've been so lonely without you Take my love, take my life, oouu, darlin'• Hold it close, hold it dear oouu, darlin' 'cause • I've been so lonely without you • I didn't know what I'd do • I've been so lonely without you Chorus: My life has been such an awful void of lonely days • Wanderin' numb ('round) in a cloud of dreary haze • But, it's so good to be back home, I'm so tired of bein' alone • I've been so lonely without you Touch my eyes make them see again, darlin' • They've lost sight, there's no life inside them, darlin' • 'Cause I've been so lonely without you • I didn't know what I'd do • I've been so lonely without you |
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| I've Always Been A Sucker For Your Smile (Miss Rebecca) Words and Music by MARK BRINE From the CD: Real Special Feelin’ ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, acoustic guitar • LINDA JOSEPH fiddle/violin • TOMMY MANN standup bass RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (1.078MB) || Remember when we was just knee-high to a grasshopper 'n you talked me inta puttin' that thumbtack on Mrs. Daley's chair • Well, I sure got my behind warmed 'n you just sat there 'n smiled, Rebecca • 'N in spite of all my agony, somehow I just didn't care Then, there was the time down at Miller's General Store when I tried to steal that candy bar for you • Well, I sure caught the devil 'n once again you just smiled that famous smile • 'N in spite of all the scoldin' I just had 'ta laugh about it, too 'cause … Chorus: I've always been a sucker for your smile, Miss Rebecca • From childhood thru high school days, I always was (played) your fool • Your ever-true accomplice 'n you've known it all the while • Yeah, I've always been a sucker for your smile (ah, Miss Rebecca) All those crazy episodes, oh the stories we could tell • That time ya got me to climb down then take ya to the movies with them coins from the wishin' well • Yeah, it's been one situation after another for you 'n me • We've sure had more than our fair share of adventures 'n catastrophes But, now we've grown a little older 'n you're sure bloomin' inta a fine young lady • 'N I can see a different sorta mischief in your eyes • 'N yes, I can tell what's on your mind 'n I'm game, just like ev'ry other time • 'N I swear I’m gonna be that way until the day I die 'cause … |
Kentucky Blue Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar GEORGE MOONEY lead guitar, harmony LINDA JOSEPH –fiddle ROB SCHROEDER harmonica GEOFF KING standup bass RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) Chorus: I left for the city t' see what good I'd do • Had my dreams of riches my music to pursue • But, all I've done since I've been here is treasure thoughts of you • Leaving me in sorrow 'n so Kentucky Blue I'm so afraid of failin', music's all I wanna do • So I'm fightin' with myself inside so afraid of losin' you • Girl, believe I love you please don't be with someone new • 'Cause, I'll be home to you 'n be true, too 'n no more Kentucky Blue |
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| I Woke Up In Time Words and Music by FAYNE CLARK ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar LINDA JOSEPH violin, background vocal JEFF PITCHER lead guitar, background vocal JIM BIENEMANN bass guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) I WOKE UP IN TIME, didn't oversleep I’ve been down now for the last few days • Looked around for love, couldn’t find it any place • Kept an open mind, found a million friends • But woke up in time to be lonely again Now I don't want a love to cling to • Or to hold too tight on me • Just someone who’ll touch my heart • And leave my spirit free But I guess some of us just got (born) to be alone • Do the best we can to make it on our own • Share lovin' moments every now and then • And wake up in time to be lonely again Now I don't want a love to cling to • Or to hold too tight on me • Just someone who’ll touch my heart • And leave my spirit free But I guess some are born to be alone • Do the best we can to make it on our own • Share lovin' moments every now and then • And wake up in time to be lonely again • Yes, I woke up in time to be lonely again |
Pretty Things Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar LINDA JOSEPH violin JEFF PITCHER lead guitar JOHN KEENEY drums JIM BIENEMANN bass guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) I was walking down Broadway just the other day • When in through a little shop window, I saw a young lady • In a new dress all 'a glowin' her happiness was showin' • 'N I had to stop for the beauty of it, made me For she was so in-her-glory 'n her proud husband was too • As She fluttered about like a butterfly in the lookin' glass • Then, I saw you in her place with that smile on your face • 'N oouu, how I wished I could, someday do you like that Chorus:
Pretty, PRETTY THINGS You say it don't matter, that ya love me anyway • But deep down inside I can tell that you're not happy • 'Cause your sad eyes give-away 'n it goes on day after day • 'N it only makes me want more 'n more t' give my lady |
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| When The Moon Was In The Sky Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar LINDA JOSEPH violin, viola JEFF PITCHER 12-string guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) I still see the summer night memories The dark blue night would hide us Chorus: For it all seemed like a dream then At least that's what I thought I'd found there |
Now's The Time I Need You Most Words and Music by Bob Pyle ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar DEDE WYLAND vocals BILLY KEMP vocals LINDA JOSEPH fiddle JEFF PITCHER bass guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) God said, if only you believe God said, you will never fall 'Cause I just can't keep myself from slidin' And I'm waitin', oh so patiently God said when you call my name Give back the love you took away |
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| If Your Thoughts Are Ever Mine Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar JIM BIENEMANN bass guitar JOHN KEENEY drums RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) If your heart is ever hurtin', it don't have 'ta be • If loneliness is slammin' doors, I'm your window free • If the world becomes too heavy, I'll hold it up for you and gladly too • Your life, if it gets old, I'll make it all feel new Chorus: When you're drowning in your tears and none will dive into the raging sea • That's pulling down, I'll rescue you • For I'm just waitin' on the shore, watchin' over you - yeah I really do • I always have 'cause I'm the one who really cares for you |
You're My Songs Words and Music by Mark Brine ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) You're my inspiration You're my inspiration |
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| Aggie Words and Music by MARK BRINE ©1999 Black Pottery Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar LINDA JOSEPH violin JASON WHINNERY drums JIM BIENEMANN bass guitar RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) AGGIE, it's been such a long, long time Lilacs in the grove Chorus: Aggie, do ya ever think of me |
Always You Words and Music by Mark Brine ©1999 Mark Brine Music (BMI) MARK BRINE vocals, guitar TOM GINSBERG – violins JIM BIENEMANN – standup bass RealAudio (low q) || WindowsMedia (low q) || MP3 (high q) (0KB) Summer came 'n summers went The dreams like rainbows across the horizon • Always runnin' 'n chasin' 'em - but never arrivin' • But mornin' would come 'n we'd still be risin' • And it was always you - yeah, it was always you Chorus: The regrets, dark clouds just let 'em roll across the sky • They ain't worth the worry or the tear you cry • There's only tomorrow, and if it makes ya sigh • Just remember, too it was always you |
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"Since migrating from Cambridge,
Mass to Nashville some three decades ago, Mark Brine has carved out a strong
reputation as an uncompromising traditionalist on the country music scene which
has made him one of the elder statesmen of Americana."
-- Shaun Dale, Cosmik Debris Magazine
"I could listen to him sing all night long – he does a good job that boy does." -- Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree "A fine young man who I think has a great future." -- Hank Snow, Grand Ole Opry "Brine could easily have been added to the cast of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' without raising an eyebrow. He belongs to that group of artists whose individuality and quirkiness consign them to the periphery of what's commercially viable. But God bless him for not just being another cog in the musical wheel." -- James McSweeney, Flyin Shoes |
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"Brine writes wonderful story songs about ordinary people
and ordinary places. To tell these stories, Mark has a voice that is
as comfortable as a favourite coat."
-- Pete Smith, Country Music Round Up "I think what makes Mark Brine such a gifted songwriter/storyteller is the fact that he seems to be such an obvious fan of many genres of music. He's someone who is like a sponge when it comes to reintegrating influences into his own work." -- Gail Worley, Ink 19 "His career has pursued the path of a truly independent artist - someone who follows his soul and does things his own way – his ability to write and produce has made his name synonymous with quality." -- Doug Floyd, AltCountryTab.com ©2004 Mark Brine Music. All rights reserved. |